AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX | AMD Ryzen 9 5900 | |
CPU comparisonAMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX or AMD Ryzen 9 5900 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX has 16 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.50 GHz. Up to 2048 GB of memory is supported in 8 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX was released in Q1/2022. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900 has 12 cores with 24 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.70 GHz. The CPU supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900 was released in Q2/2021. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO (15) | Family | AMD Ryzen 9 (40) |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5000 (5) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 5000 (14) |
4 | Generation | 4 |
Chagall (Zen 3) | Architecture | Vermeer (Zen 3) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX | Predecessor | AMD Ryzen 9 3900 |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX | Successor | AMD Ryzen 9 7900 |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX is 4.00 GHz (4.50 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 has 12 CPU cores and 24 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 is at 3.00 GHz (4.70 GHz). |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 5900 |
16 | Cores | 12 |
32 | Threads | 24 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
4.00 GHz | Frequency | 3.00 GHz |
4.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.70 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.10 GHz |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX can use up to 2048 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900 supports up to 128 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 51.2 GB/s. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 5900 |
DDR4-3200 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
2048 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
8 (Octa Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
51.2 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | Yes |
8.00 MB | L2 Cache | 6.00 MB |
64.00 MB | L3 Cache | 64.00 MB |
4.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
128 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
252.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX is 280 W, while the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 5900 |
280 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX is manufactured in 7 nm and has 72.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900 is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 70.00 MB cache. |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 9 5900 |
7 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
WRX8 (sWRX8) | Socket | AM4 (PGA 1331) |
AMD-V, SVM | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2022 | Release date | Q2/2021 |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900
12C 24T @ 4.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900
12C 24T @ 4.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900
12C 24T @ 4.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.20 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900
12C 24T @ 4.10 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.50 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900
12C 24T @ 4.70 GHz |
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX
16C 32T @ 4.00 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 9 5900
12C 24T @ 3.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX | AMD Ryzen 9 5900 |
Unknown | Unknown |